Erin was the first person who truly helped me understand how much an editor can bring out the best in a writer. She guided me and pushed me to do some of my best pieces (including the beautiful dichotomy of my Ferguson posts and my Rachel Dolezal coverage).

I remember you, Erin Ryan, when you were just a wee little sproglet with a funny upside-down avatar and a way with words that no other Jezebel commenter could match. I remember you. I watched you grow and grow, and felt so much tender pride in your talent and shit-talking that you’d think they were my own fucking…

I will miss you sorely, MoGlo, commenter turned weekend contributor turned managing editor...you have done excellent work here. I loved knowing there was a Midwesterner from my neck of the woods on staff here. Congratulations on your new gig!

Erin i hope you make good friends at your next office and they don’t make you feel like you are part of the group but then all go get to coffee in the afternoon without you and make you feel like ‘ok i guess you guys all hate me maybe i should just get a new job’

12 If you’re walking on the path outside at night and a family member jumps onto the path in front of you and stares you down, don’t try to confront your family member. They are NOT afraid of you and yelling probably won't make them leave. Back away slowly and take another path. Don't be a hero with Uncle Fred. It…